Associate Degree in Communications & New Media Studies

About This Program

Communications & New Media Studies is a multimedia program that prepares students for careers as media producers. Media producers create designed solutions through the integration of design technologies and fine art. They design and develop websites, produce and edit video and audio, create a variety of 2D and 3D animation projects, and design and develop applications for web and smart devices and a wide array of printed products. This is a hands-on program providing students with access to industry-standard software and gear through work in state-of-the-art labs.

The program provides students with a strong foundation in web, video/audio and print media. Once the fundamental courses have been completed, students can choose to specialize by selecting from a flexible menu of advanced curriculum options including digital imaging, design and illustration, video and audio production, animation or website production. Students in the program can transfer to a baccalaureate program in visual communication or art. The program is designed to prepare students for entry-level employment in graphics and production.

Your Degree Courses

Communications & New Media Studies offers an Associate in Applied Science degree requiring a mix of general education and hands-on courses. The following courses are a sampling of what you might take as a student in this program and are subject to change.

Program Course Sampling

Introduction to Mass Communication

Digital Foundations, Design, and Illustration

2D Design

Writing for Visual Media

Digital Art I, Video & Audio Production Basics, or Web Production

Senior Portfolio or Advanced Video Production

Communications & New Media electives

English Composition

Introduction to Literature

Electives in Mathematics, Science and Social Science

Current Major-Specific Courses Available

Interested in seeing some of the current major-specific courses being offered as a part of this degree program?

Graduation Requirements

Prospective Students

Current Students

If you are a current student, your program requirements may be different than those listed for the current catalog year. To view your specific program requirements or to search and register for courses, log in to MySMCC and visit the MyDegree webpage.

Graduation Outcomes

Demonstrate the ability to incorporate language, visual images and sounds using a variety of digital media formats to influence thought, emotions and behaviors.

Analyze and assess the influence of mass media on individual perceptions, social behaviors and cultural change.

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Student Profile

WILL TINER, COMMUNICATIONS & NEW MEDIA STUDIES

I enrolled at SMCC after high school drawn by the affordability, location and the Communications & New Media Studies program. Read More >>

ALUMNI PROFILE

Jack Rohner, Communications & New Media Studies

I came to SMCC to learn skills that would lead to a career in film. Now I’m doing just that, making a living working on full-length feature films, short films, documentaries, commercials, music videos and more. Read More >>

Faculty Profile

COREY NORMAN, COMMUNICATIONS & NEW MEDIA

My students know I love filmmaking, and I like to think my enthusiasm is infectious. Read More >>